GiorgioJ.Placanico

Giorgio J. Placanico 1940 - 2012 OCALA, FL - Giorgio J. Placanico was called to rest on December 15th, surrounded by his family at Ocala Regional Hospital. He was born to the late George and Maria Rose Placanico. He served in the US Army and was a retired firefighter and public relation officer for the Springfield Fire Department. He was a past member of the sons of Italy Marion County Lodge 2648, past Grand Knight and financial secretary/vice president for the Knights of Columbus No. 11419, a past member to the municipal code enforcement board to the city of Ocala and a notary public. Giorgio is survived by his wife Susan Placanico of Ocala, FL; his sister, Mary Henriques of Agawam, his loving children, Karen Murdzia and her husband Steve of W. Spfld., Paul Placanico and his wife, Danielle of Feeding Hills, Jennifer Villarante and her husband Al of Bedford, NH and Gregory Robidoux of Nashua, NH. He also leaves three granddaughters; Annmarie and Christina Murdzia of W. Spfld. and Nina Vallarante of Bedford, NH and three grandsons, Daniel Murdzia of W. Spfld., A.J. Placanico of Feeding Hills and Gavin Villarante of Bedford, NH. Giorgio also leaves many nieces and nephews. Giorgio was predeceased by two brothers, James J. and Salvatore and a sister, Theresa Leone of East Longmeadow, MA. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 11AM at St. Michael's Cemetery, Spfld. in the St. James section.